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Department of Agriculture
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Cooperative Extension
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4-H
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Virginia Dare Soil and Water Conservation District
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Agricultural Reserve Program (ARP)
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Agriculture's Programs and Services
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Master Gardeners
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Virginia Beach Agriculture Makes an Impact!
Agriculture is vital to our existence. It provides almost everything we eat, use, and wear on a daily basis, and is increasingly contributing to fuel and other bio-products. Local agriculture is very diverse from the commercial grains and hogs, to the pick-your-own strawberries, and increasing horse population. The annual local economic impact of agribusiness in Virginia Beach is more than $122 million.
American agriculture is responsible for providing the necessities of everyday life ... food, fiber, clothing and even fuel. As the world population soars, there is even greater demand for renewable resources produced in the United States.
What does agriculture mean to Virginia Beach? As stated by our leadership, agriculture plays a vital role as the third key industry of our local economy. The estimated economic impact of agriculture was $122 million in 2010 and the five year average was $114.2 million. Agriculture in our city is a very diverse business consisting of various size farm operations, such as: soybean, corn and wheat farms, livestock farms, fruit & vegetable farms, farm stands, and equestrian operations.
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location:
Virginia Beach Municipal Center
Building 14, 2nd Floor
Mailing Address:
2449 Princess Anne Road
Building 14, 2nd Floor
Virginia Beach, VA 23456